BRONX – A subway car separation on a southbound 4 train in the Bronx created a tense situation for passengers on Sunday.
Subway car decoupling incident
What we know
The MTA confirmed the incident occurred just before 5:30 p.m. at the 149th Street Grand Concourse station. The separation happened between the third and fourth cars of the train.
Fire officials reported that the train’s brakes were immediately activated, ensuring no injuries occurred. All passengers were safely evacuated from the train.
Impact on passengers
What they’re saying
“He’s hyperventilating, panicking. I’m just waiting for my son to get off the train right now. Honestly, I’ve been standing here for over an hour waiting for my son to get off the train,” a mother whose 14-year-old son was stuck on the train told FOX 5 NY.
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The sudden disruption forced some subway riders to find alternative transportation, such as rideshares, to reach their destinations.
What we don’t know
The exact cause of the train’s decoupling has not been disclosed by the MTA.
The Source
Information from the MTA and fire officials.